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Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Communications Officer/Dispatcher

 

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Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Communications Officer/Dispatcher

Last updated on December 13, 2024
PST Partner Agency since June 01, 2016

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

Washington State boasts lush rainforests, majestic mountain ranges, freshwater lakes, a rugged coastline, rolling hills, alpine meadows, high desert, and winding rivers – a diverse landscape that is home to nearly seven million people and a variety of fish and wildlife species. Land this rich in natural beauty and habitat is ideal for those seeking outdoor recreational opportunities. Most Washingtonians and many visitors enjoy participating in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, clam digging, boating, and wildlife watching, on both public and private lands throughout the state.


Although Washington’s recreating public tends to have the most contact with our Officers, Fish and Wildlife Police Officers are deployed statewide in both rural and urban areas to enforce all Washington State laws (including criminal code, traffic laws, etc.), fish and wildlife regulations, and specific federal laws.

Department Information

Communications Officers are employed at the WDFW's "WILDCOMM" Statewide Communications Center at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, WA. This is a law enforcement dispatch and communications system open 7 days a week, from 7AM to 8PM. Our Communications Officers are part of the Enforcement Program that supports 176 commissioned staff, which include a Chief, Deputy-Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Detectives, Sergeants, and Officers. Communications Officers work 40 hours per week, to include weekends.

Job Description

Communications Officers primary role is to support our WDFW/DNR staff in the field.  Additionally, Communications Officers also provide customer service to the great residents of Washington State.

Area Information

County: Statewide
Population: Eight (8) Million +
# of Staff: 7

Hiring Status

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Communications Officer/Dispatcher has 1 vacancy.

We anticipate hiring one (1) to two (2) Communications Officer in-training to Communications Officer 1 late spring / early summer of 2025. Your test scores are held valid for one year from the date of testing.

Salary Information

Communications Officer 43SP (In-Training to Communications Officer 1) - $4,143.00 - $5,544.00, monthly depending on qualifications.

Communications Officer 1 49SP - $4,783.00 - $6,430.00, once training is completed.

Benefit Information

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, military leave, 11 paid holidays, excellent health, life, and long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and a state retirement plan.

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Communications Officer/Dispatcher Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Typing Test Yes, required

The typing test is a critical component of your written test score and you are required to complete the online typing test within 90 days (before or after) your written exam. You will be allowed four (4) attempts at the typing test every seven (7) days and are responsible for selecting the score that you want PST to forward to the agencies you have applied with.

35 WPM; 90% Accuracy

PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 18
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Other Preference Points No, other preference points are not available.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur
Dispatch Typing Test 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy.
50 WPM is preferred.

Contact Information

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Communications Officer/Dispatcher

1111 Washington ST SE
Olympia, WA 98501 Statewide County
360-902-2936

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
Typing Test: Yes, required

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s)


Other Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife positions

Fish and Wildlife Officer
Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer